Flea beetles feeding on canola leaves and pods are unlikely to cause an economic loss. Numbers have to be very high – perhaps 100 per plant – before economic losses occur…
Canola Watch Posts
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In the weeks leading up to harvest, growers may have some times to review their notes, or finalize their notes, on the season so far. Accurate notes on seeding date, rate, fertilizer, weather, pest observations, crop stand, in-crop actions (dates, rates, products) and more will be invaluable for winter planning and management decisions in future years…
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Manitoba: Three insects to look for on canola pods Saskatchewan: Three insects to look for on canola pods Alberta: Map of the Week - Days above 30°C…
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The three most common pod munchers are bertha armyworm, diamondback moth larvae and lygus bugs. Hot spots can sometimes be isolated to specific fields, so check each field. Before spraying, make sure insects counts are at or above economic thresholds. Applications made when insect numbers are below thresholds will not provide a positive return on investment and can do unnecessary…
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**UPDATE** Due to the rush on single day registrations, the registration deadline (full or single day) has been extended to Tuesday, July 31. Registration closes Friday for the International Clubroot Workshop in Edmonton August 7-9. Days 1 and 2 have incredible international experts presenting on clubroot research and findings in their regions. Day 2 includes a tour of a one-of-a-kind…